Once the naked bathers fled the fire, firefighters were able to focus on containing the blaze. According to authorities, the fire destroyed three houses before they were able to get it under control. As the naked bathers fleeing the fire illustrate, the inferno spread rapidly and with little warning. Fire officials said that, despite damaged egos, things could've been worse for many customers.

The Zhejiang province, where Leqing is located, saw another fatal fire last month similar to the one that caused naked bathers to flee a fire. The fire, which occurred in Wenling city, engulfed an area spread over 129 square metres, comprising three houses. Eight people were killed and 17 more injured in the blaze.